"The Jolly has had a mixed history, not all good, but the current landlord is really trying to make a go of it. It retains the aura of a village pub, dark beams, rough walls and small rooms, the bar and a small restaurant area. We visited on a weekday evening, two couples, looking for good food and a swift pint or two with wine for the ladies. Entering the fairly busy bar we found a table, enquired about food and bought a round of drinks. The ladies had red, it came as small bottles of Javk Rabbit, no proper bottles yet, I suppose they're get measure of their customers needs, a pint of Fosters and one of John Smith's.. they had a guest ale Timmy Taylor's, but it was the fruity one, not my taste. Food ordered, into the restaurant area, 6 tables for 4, starters of battered prawns, very nice. Onto mains, ladies on the really nice Steak and Ale pies, gents a burger with bacon and cheese, and first and chips. The chips were proper home made one triple cooked), the pies were individual made to a recipe Jamie the chef has used for years ...don't change it mate, it's perfect. The burger again hand made no bought in frozen junk here), the fish fried to perfection. Everyone was very happy with their meals... did I say the burger came in a proper bun/roll/bap none of that sweet brioche rubbish! Into the beer garden to allow food to settle there's a servicing hatch/bar there too), for another couple of reds and a lager, lime and soda for me...designated driver. In conclusion, food great, service great, surroundings a work in progress ...but its early days, we wish them well and will be back for another of Jamie's meals."
